Is your small, Oregon-based business facing challenges in identifying and accessing the right support resources? Navigating the complex landscape of small business assistance can be overwhelming. The Small Business Resource Navigation Program is specifically designed to cut through that complexity and connect you with the precise tools and expertise you need to thrive.

This program offers complimentary technical assistance services to small businesses throughout Oregon. The Technical Assistance Services provided encompass resource navigation and professional referrals to reliable contractors.

The core services provided within this program include:

• Expert Resource Navigation: We provide personalized guidance to help you understand what support is available and how to access it effectively. Instead of spending hours searching, you get a direct path to solutions.
• Professional Referrals: We maintain a robust network of vetted, reliable contractors and specialized professionals. We don’t just point you toward a directory; we make tailored, professional referrals to experts who can deliver results in specific areas of need.

The program offers navigation and referrals in the following critical areas:

• Access to Capital/Funding
• Accounting/Bookkeeping
• Foundational Business Management
• Business Formation and Planning
• Business Financial Analysis
• Employment/Human Resources
• Government Contracting
• Legal Services
• Marketing Strategy
• Website Support
• Professional Networking

If your Oregon-based business could benefit from streamlined access to these vital resources, we encourage you to apply to the Small Business Resource Navigation Program today!

• One class per week
• Five construction-focused instructional sessions

• Construction Business Readiness
• An introduction to public sector construction contracting and what agencies expect from construction firms pursuing government projects.
• Construction Capacity and Risk
• Learn how public agencies evaluate construction firms for capacity and risk. This session covers how staffing, financial strength, insurance, and bonding impact eligibility for public projects and influence which opportunities a business can realistically pursue.
• Low Bid Process
• Understand how public construction projects are awarded, what happens on bid day, and how to prepare complete and responsive bids.
• Workforce Programs
• Learn how apprenticeship utilization and workforce requirements factor into public construction projects and how to plan staffing accordingly.
• Project Scheduling & Job Costing
• Explore why schedules and job costing matter to public owners and how accurate tracking protects profitability and future opportunities.
• Construction Contract Requirements
• Understand key contract terms, change orders, safety requirements, bonding, and insurance obligations tied to performance and compliance.
• One-on-One Business Advising (Both Tracks)

Participants may also receive individualized advising focused on applying classroom learning to their specific business. Advising supports next steps, including readiness assessments, pricing and compliance questions, bid strategy, and referrals to additional technical assistance partners when appropriate.

Virtual sessions available on Tuesdays on a rolling basis.

In-person cohorts begin on the first Wednesday of every month.

The Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Oregon and the Black American Chamber of Commerce have partnered to offer a one-time direct funding opportunity (between $500-$7,500), and technical assistance services to businesses throughout Oregon.

Who is eligible?

For-profit businesses operating and registered in the state of Oregon.

Businesses will be chosen based on available funds and program priorities. If demand exceeds available funding, applicants with strongest alignment to program priorities will be selected. Applications open January 31st and will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis through April 11, 2025 or until funds run out. In some cases, applicants will be required to participate in a panel interview. This is not an emergency grant. This is not a first-come first-serve grant.

Grant Recipients will be notified by May 31, 2025. Grant recipients must provide receipts. Grant recipients are responsible for BOI reporting (Resource on BOI reporting: https://fincen.gov/boi)

Unfortunately, the state Economic Equity Investment Program that funded our Impact Now program has ended so we are pausing this work until further notice.

The PACCO Scholarship Program is dedicated to empowering individuals in underrepresented communities, specifically those with AANHPI (Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander) ancestry, to achieve their educational and career aspirations.

1. High School Students Transitioning to Postsecondary Education
   Supporting students as they begin their journey into college or university, helping them navigate financial barriers and set the foundation for long-term success.
2. Currently Enrolled Postsecondary Students Offering continued support to students already pursuing degrees, ensuring they have the resources needed to complete their programs.
3. Adult Learners Pursuing Continuing Education Helping individuals enhance their skills and career opportunities through workforce development programs, certifications, and other educational opportunities.

The application for 2026 is now closed. Thank you to all of our applicants!

Keep an eye out for our scholarship opportunity next year in 2027!

More information about workshops is coming soon!